Harrison is a village in Calumet and Outagamie Counties,[4]Wisconsin, United States.[3] It is a part of the Appleton, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village was created on March 8, 2013, from unincorporated areas of the Town of Harrison[5] and a portion of the Town of Buchanan: the right of way along County Trunk Highway KK in Outagamie County.[6] The village is located in what was the northwestern part of the town of Harrison and borders Appleton and Menasha. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 12,418, all of which lived in Calumet County.[7]
Originally chartered in 1853 as the Town of Lima, Harrison transitioned to become the Town of Harrison in 1858.[citation needed]
The first town meeting took place on the "Pratt farm" south of Sherwood, marking the beginning of Harrison's development.[citation needed]
In 2013, the residents of the town voted to incorporate Harrison into the Village of Harrison, a move certified by Secretary of State Douglas LaFollette on March 8, 2013.[citation needed] Following the incorporation, the Village of Harrison and the Town of Harrison entered into a boundary agreement, reunifying the community under one entity. The incorporation of Harrison into a village marked a significant shift, with some residents[who?] resenting the transition from a predominantly rural community to a more suburban one.[citation needed]
Economy
Agriculture remains a significant part of Harrison's economy, with dairy farming, crop production, and livestock raising being primary sources of income for many residents.[citation needed] These farms largely remain in the eastern and southern parts of the community. The village also benefits from its proximity to larger urban centers, providing employment opportunities in various industries.[citation needed]
North Shore Golf Club is a private golf club in Harrison. It is situated along the north shore of Lake Winnebago and was constructed in 1930 largely with the assistance of horses. This 18-hole course was designed by Leonard Macomber.[citation needed]
The Harrison Athletic Association (HAA) provides recreational opportunities through organized sports leagues and events.[citation needed]
Harrison has grown significantly in the past decade.[when?] It is changing from a rural community to suburban.[citation needed] The majority of the development in Harrison is occurring in the northwestern part of the village with largely residential developments along with several new apartment complexes.[citation needed] This portion of Harrison benefits from its large area of agricultural land and proximity to the greater Fox Valley.[citation needed]
Population
% Change
1920
1,937
1930
1,871
-3.41%
1940
2,177
16.35%
1950
2,818
29.44%
1960
2,873
1.95%
1980
3,541
23.25%
1990
3,195
-9.77%
2000
5,756
80.16%
2010
10,839
88.31%
2020
12,439
14.76%
The 2020 U.S. Census estimates the population of Harrison at around 13,179.[9]
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